1 Franc - Léopold I

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1833-1844
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Franc (1 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.25 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Joseph-Pierre Braemt
In circulation to26 July 1868
Reference(s) KM#7.1, KM#7.2, LA#BFM-84
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold I of Belgium facing left, with sideburns, wearing oak wreath tied with ribbon behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES BRAEMT F.
(Translation: Leopold first king of the Belgians. Made by Braemt.)
Reverse descriptionInscription in three lines. Five-pointed star below. Oak wreath with acorns around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 FRANC 1844 ★
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1833  - KM# 7.1; Top line of `3` horizontal instead of rounded; Restrike -
1833  - KM# 7.2; Medal alignment -
1833  - Morin 22; KM# 7.1 - 60 836
1834  - KM# 7.1; Top line of `3` horizontal instead of rounded; Restrike -
1834  - Morin 23; KM# 7.1 - 481 551
1835  - Morin 24; KM# 7.1 - 830 698
1838  - Morin 25; KM# 7.1; Small star -
1838  - Morin 25a; KM# 7.1; Large star - 525 362
1840  - Morin 26; KM# 7.1 - 261 041
1841  - Morin 26a; KM# 7.1 -
1843  - Morin 26b; KM# 7.1 -
1844  - Morin 27; KM# 7.1 - 2 194 400
1844  - Morin 27a; KM# 7.1; Rim with larger dents -
Catalog ID9373689760
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